Kingdom Keepers: RUMBLE -- Get in actions!

[Josephine Bateman]

Who else is reeeaally excited? I'm getting pumped with some great music!

[Josephine Bateman]

PS- Yes, that is a dead fairy I have as an avatar. Fitting, no?

[Josephine Bateman]

Well, I know for sure why I joined this game. That was a engrossing introduction...

[Josephine Bateman]

Can't sleep... kloud will eat me...
oh, and I don't want to miss the next round of PMs!

[Josephine Bateman]

Wow... This is going to be good!
PS- Guys, who is in the Cheshire Cat area, and who's elsewhere? What's going on with everyone who didn't get caught in the Queen's ambush?

...I don't have a very strong power, but I'll do my best to help out.

[Josephine Bateman]

So, anyone want to reveal any details about the PotC rumble?
Here's what I got about the Queen rumble:

(note: I'm writing this as a 'we' experience, but these events were experienced individually. The only reason I write it this way is because I suspect it was a mass e-mail to all of the people who are in the same rumble as I am.)

Some sort of darkness engulfed us (or just me?) as we were being transported to Main Street (where we were supposed to go) and we ended up in Farieland instead. From there we traveled through it, trying to find 'It's a Small World'. That's when we ran into the Cheshire Cat (who was my pick for favourite character, btw), who misdirected us to the Mad Teaparty to seek out the Mad Hatter and the White Rabbit.
The Queen of Hearts was already there, surrounded by a full deck of Card Soldiers and many of our fellow DHIs. The Queen ordered the Card Soldiers to attack the DHIs, and a brutal battle ensued, which was joined by the March Hare, the Mad Hatter, and Alice (all on our side, I believe). Many Cards fell until only the single suit of Hearts remained to defend their Queen. By this time, the Cheshire Cat had taken his place on the Queen's head, revealing his role in the ambush.
At least, that's how I saw it.

[Josephine Bateman]

Don't make me start singing It's a small world."

That reminds me... where did you get ambushed? Did you make it to "It's a Small World"? Was Wayne there?

[Josephine Bateman]

crywolf, you're actually against wolfram there, because he's threatening her so she

won't

sing...

[Josephine Bateman]

*comes out*

Soooo... who's the lucky guy?
*pssst... I always had my suspicions*

[Josephine Bateman]

I meant from the machine. Jospehine.

Obviously... we call that a joke where I come from...

Also, Josephine was wrong. wolf wants farside to sing.

No he didn't. If he wanted her to sing, the options would be do it

or

you'll get hosed.
He said that if she sings, he'll hose her, which means he doesn't want her to sing (unless, of course, getting hosed is a reward... ).

[Josephine Bateman]

erm... seems I was a little late with my response...

[Josephine Bateman]

*puts a water pistol to farside's head*

Do it,

and your ear gets hosed!

Exactly! Do it

AND

she'll get soaked! He's saying that if she sings, he'll shoot her! He DOESN'T want her to sing!
Get it yet?


Oh and as far as annoying songs go, howabout Somewhere Over the Rainbow? However, this version kicks ass.

[Josephine Bateman]

Has Rex sent his in, or is our rumble (Teacup Mayhem) not updating as soon?

[Josephine Bateman]

Okay Josephine...what is your avatar of???

A dead fairy, but I found it by accident while searching for a (living) fairy to make my avy.

[Josephine Bateman]

Actually, Tim is dead. James Lee abandoned you. I don't know whether that was cowardice, or betrayal...

[Josephine Bateman]

No, tim version is dead, he died in the third round i believe, it is james lee that abandoned us, the yellow bellied coward.

Errr... yeah, what he said.

[Josephine Bateman]

Well keep an eye on him. At the very least, he's looking out for number 1, and that makes him undependable, dangerous even.

[Josephine Bateman]

I hope you're joking... I meant he's looking out for himself primarily.
Obligatory B.T.O!!!

[Josephine Bateman]

Hmmm... anyways, good luck with Davy Jones. We have the Queen pretty much wrapped up over here. The Cheshire Cat's run off, so I'd keep your eyes peeled for that sneaky bastard if I were you. He already tricked us, soooo...

[Josephine Bateman]

Josephine, he's off the list.

Who is? The Cat? Tim? Davy? James?

[Josephine Bateman]

I know. He's run off, but he isn't dead or anything. After this rumble, he's bound to pop up doing nefarious deeds.

[Josephine Bateman]

...

[Josephine Bateman]

As was mine. Pretty damn badass.
EDIT: New avatar!

[Josephine Bateman]

I'm trying to set this as my avy... But I don't think it's working.

[Josephine Bateman]

Hmm... My computer won't show the change...
Y'know, I was wondering the same thing...

[Josephine Bateman]

I'll follow the crony. My deflection power can be of more use since there are less DHIs in that fight.

[Josephine Bateman]

I am. Zaz has the chain lightning power (damages all who attack her), and I have the spectral mirrors power (deflects attacks). That's a solid combo right there. Zaz could defend, and I could deflect attacks towards her (as long as they aren't too powerful )
Andrew Brown (mykonian) has the telepathy power, so that gives s a better insight on attacks for a more coordinated attack. This is going to be a piece of cake!

[Josephine Bateman]

It is Animorpherv1 with the aura, right?

This is correct.

[Josephine Bateman]

I have already received my power.
I feel

stronger!

[Josephine Bateman]

By the way, my powers have all been Magic-type. Is that the same with everyone else?

[Josephine Bateman]

A fresh new power. I have two now.

[Josephine Bateman]

What are your powers? Are they strong?

[Josephine Bateman]

I got my PM half an hour ago.

[Josephine Bateman]

...

[Josephine Bateman]

Okay, fine. But I can still ask this: Everyone who is chasing the crony: please check your powers PM and look for the little printing under your power description. If any of them say "Special" (as opposed to "Magic" or "Item" or "Combat", please tell me. It's vital due to my latest power.

[Josephine Bateman]

Never mind. Kloud just clarified my power for me. It isn't as restricted as I thought.

[Josephine Bateman]

I just realized that Jayne Cobb, who just died, was the one to figure out the riddle. Which means he couldn't have gotten it wrong! Was he killed for leaking the answer? I seriously doubt it, so I find myself rather curious just what

has

happened.

[Josephine Bateman]

Please do!
*Hopes it's my thread...*

[Josephine Bateman]

I don't think ganging up on the archer is a good idea. She's bound to split her attacks up, so defend with about half, and assault the Nightmares and Shadows with the rest and all the powers you have. You have the forcefield ability to protect anyone who gets wounded, and the Teleport ability to keep the Archer out of commission.

[Josephine Bateman]

The reason I worry about keeping the wraiths and skeletons alive is that there is a relatively small number of them and they have average energy at best, so chances are they have very powerful abilities. chenhsi's guesses just may be on the mark.

[Josephine Bateman]

Hurry up! I want to see what happens!

[Josephine Bateman]

Have there been any casualties? Robot child F should be dismantled, thanks to our concerted efforts.

[Josephine Bateman]

RandomGem (Rex Gordon) hasn't posted anywhere on the forum in a week. Inactive?

[Josephine Bateman]

Well, that's just rotten. On the other hand, new powers means new avatar, and a new sig, too!

[Josephine Bateman]

I miss you and James, too. Make sure you lay a solid beatdown on those creepy little shadows, and I'll make sure enough of us survive over here so we can meet up again. If Rex Gordon doesn't post soon, though... ...
See you soon, Amelia. Teach that archer a thing or two about real girl power.

[Josephine Bateman]

Oh no...

Immediate discussion in the QT topic! We need to coordinate our attack, or we'll all end up like Nemesis (and Rex)...

[Josephine Bateman]

Nemesis was like your twin. The fire to your ice...
Don't worry. She will be avenged, for she is not the only one with the passionate fire burning deep within her. Let not your heart turn to ice.

(Also: kudos to the Robert Frost in your sig!)

[Josephine Bateman]

Too many of us have been lost to the Overtakers...

[Josephine Bateman]

I'm sitting on my defense for this round. I'll try on those weird glasses, as well. That immobilize power gave me a hit...
I'll pop some into chain lightning as well.

[Josephine Bateman]

We may not get out of this alive...

[Josephine Bateman]

Zazie, Andrew and Takin: Use any defensive powers you have, and pour the rest into defense. We can't do much this round anyways, because an immobilized enemy can't attack or be damaged.
We'll just sit this round out, and then organize an attack on G and H. This is going to be touch and go. We need to be careful... I don't want to lose any of you.

[Josephine Bateman]

M

aybe you should put your mag

i

c glasses o

n

. I did, and I found some sor

t

of clue...

[Josephine Bateman]

Oh, I'm glad James Lee has rejoined us. I worried he was dead, like so many others.

[Josephine Bateman]

Will this do? You can crop and resize these in photobucket. I'd do it for you, but right now I'm on a crappy computer. I recommend 'Ensorceler', or one of those 'action cards'.
http://apocalypse-online.fr/ressources/aco.html

[Josephine Bateman]

Hurry up, guys! We're falling behind the other rumbles.

[Josephine Bateman]

...

[Josephine Bateman]

An eye for an eye will leave us groping for our final slumber in the unyielding pitch of darkness. There are not enough fingers to the hand for such a dangerous knife game.
...
...
Ba-dump. Ba-dump. The heart speaks loudly. It drowns out the whisperings of the mind. Which to listen to? The bold fool, or the faltering sage? Surely neither speaks truely, and all is lost.
...
...
A lament for life lost not lost, but stolen. Greedy hands lose their fingers. Fingers grow back gnarled and ungainly. Forsooth...

[Josephine Bateman]

Nighty-night. Sleep tight.

[Josephine Bateman]

Death is a dignitary who when he comes announced is to be received with formal manifestations of respect, even by those most familiar with him.

Every midnight we sit at the coffee table and we share a cup of tea. He stays up with me and we discuss things. Most of the time he just listens. Other times offers suggestions or he just ignores my questions. It gets more depressing as time passes, because every night I ask this one question and all he does is wipe his glasses.
It's aggrevating as hell and I'm just waiting to tell whether or not he can even remember the answer... or whether or not he's choosing not to tamper with his memory... or whether or not he can even f*cking remember me.
What a waste of time, but every night it's that same damn routine: one green cup of tea and me stuck all by myself once its empty. Then I'm off to bed with plenty of caffiene to keep me up and thinking.
The cup I'm drinking from is never clean. I can't remember if it's a dream once I awake and I walk from my messy bed and anticipate the next late night talk.

[Josephine Bateman]

I have gained a powerful new spell which I hope to use to bolster my cohorts and cower my foes.

[Josephine Bateman]

Hmmm... So I guess it goes without saying that you'll spend all your energy on defense. Sounds like a solid plan.

[Josephine Bateman]

YUP!!!

I guess I won't really need thief now, unless I'm in a different battle than you.

/prein for whatever battle Hybris is in

Same here. What's your power's name, Joshua?

[Josephine Bateman]

Just a look at those who remain:

James Tau

is armed with blinding speed, which manifests itself in 3 seperate powers. His

Hyper Speed

allows him to strike first, catching his foes by surprise, while his

Blur

maneuver allows him to evade attacks with an overwhelming offense. His newest ability,

Sneak Attack

rewards his sneakiness with double damage, assuming he isn't spotted. James Tau works well on his own, flitting around the battlefield, sniping unassuming targets.

Josephine Bateman

's powers are all magic-based, making her the resident sorceress. She can deflect all attacks directed at her with her

Spectral Mirrors

and copy other powers with her

Lancet

ability. Most recently, she's learned the

Polymorph

spell which allows her to weaken or strengthen any target, but requires time to cast. Overall, Josephine is one of the most adaptable DHIs, fully capable of defending herself while still providing support or adapting to any situation with a borrowed power.

Andrew Brown

's powers are not showy or immediately obvious. They are the subtle machinations of the mind. Andrew's

Telepathy

allows him to access the inner thoughts of his foes, and know what they will do even before they themselves know. His

Pinpoint Intuition

allows him to shut down an attack or defense before it even starts by correctly guessing the amount of energy spent on the action. This alone is a deadly combination but with his latest technique, the

Mental Barb

, he can cut off an opponent from the source of their powers. Without a doubt, Andrew Brown is the DHIs' best source for reconnaissance and subterfuge.

Bob Kaddidle

is the team's personified hope and optimism. His

Aura of Hope

lends him the power to fight tirelessly, gaining strength from those who fight alongside him. His

Healing Touch

is a boon to all those who are downtrodden and his newest gift, the

Golden Seal

rebukes an darkened soul into inaction. Bob Kaddidle remains strong for as long as his team does, and serves the DHIs well on the front lines and as medic.

Amelia Eagle

is quickly becoming a powerhouse. Armed with

Herculean Strength

, her attacks hit hard while her

Mighty Beast

trait lets her shrug off half of the damage she might sustain through sheer guts. Get on her wrong side, and you'll face her

Fury

which multiplies her Attack, especially when she's been ganged up on. Her

Quad Damage

power doubles the strength of her allies temporarily in the heat of battle. Without question, Amelia Eagle is a fearsome raptor, tearing apart the waves of enemies that have the poor luck to face her.

Sakura Matserugi

's

Sonic Boom

seems like a whole lot of ruckus for such little effect, but it in fact is an impressive defensive ability. Without expending any energy of her own, Sakura is able to punish anyone who would seek to hurt her. Couple that with the

Echo

and she has gained a free, recurring nightmare of an attack. With those abilities, she has plenty left over to assist with any assault or to pump into her

Sonic Melody

, which raises her entire team's defense. Sakura is most effective when under fire, making her an asset should the team ever need to go on the defensive and stall for time while formulating a plan. Don't worry about a thing while Sakura's got your back.

Takin Aikoro

is not a giver, he is a taker. He takes away the ability to move with

Immobilize

. He steals an opponent's defense with

Thief

, simultaneously leaving them wide open and keeping himself safe. With his newest ability,

Dispel

he removes any dirty advantage his opponent may have by clearing away harmful status effects from friends and banishing his foes' emboldening buffs. Takin Aikoro is designed for strategic warfare, planning each move in advance so the results are always how Takin wants them.

Joshua Robespierre

does not play in the realm of physical attacks. No, he plays mind games. His

Psychic Blast

strikes at his foes core, their mind, bypassing any mode of defense they may have had in place while his

Psionic Mirrors

place mess with any would-be assailant, weakening their attacks and strengthening his defense. His next Power is likely to be just as deceptive and manipulative. None are as cunning as Joshua Robespierre.

James Lee

* has a selection of energy attacks to unleash upon his foes. His

Confusion Ray

renders those caught in its path unable to think for themselves, deciding their actions and targets randomly. His

Blinding Ray

makes those who strike at him, thus making them ripe for the point-blank shot, temporarily unable to see, and therefore unable to attack. His

Epic Ray

is a super-charged particle beam that penetrates defenses, making it's damage unavoidable, even by reflection. James Lee works well firing off attacks from the rear, picking off enemies with the Epic Ray and scattering groups with the Confusion Ray.

*Because I cannot find a full list of this player's Power descriptions I am unable to guarantee accuracy in my summary.

[Josephine Bateman]

From previous threads and what we've discussed. Also... I've already stated what my next ability is.

Sonic Melody

Are you Joshua or Sakura?

[Josephine Bateman]

Heh. I assumed you were playing a guy. When I heard the name of the power, though... I was thrown.

[Josephine Bateman]

I like the errors in the post. Sonic Melody becomes 'Cosmic' halfway through, and 'Lyrical Bubble' is only implied and not actually explained.
kloud, you're off your game on this one. (j/k)

PS- Updated the post.

[Josephine Bateman]

Ok guys. Take this fight in stride. This can't possibly be it; something else is after these Gargouilles so don't be reckless and waste your energy. I'm copying Amelia's strength and I'm going to help her pummeling the brunt of our foes. I got A and C. Don't spend much on either, if you're going to attack them, and watch your back. If this is their base, we can expect much more resistance than these blockheads.
(PS- Bob: Make sure you don't get hurt these next two rounds so that I can boost you later. I have a Growth charm with your name on it. )

[Josephine Bateman]

Hmmm... Next round will likely be dedicated to Lanceting one of James Lee's powers, and preparing a Growth spell for Bob Kaddidle. That'll take time. Any extra energy I have can be dedicated to finishing off one of the Gargouilles (whichever is weakest). I probably won't need to defend myself, thanks to Sakura's Melody. Even with the possibility of regenerative enemies, we shouldn't have too much to worry about this fight.

[Josephine Bateman]

Just a look at those who remain:

James Tau

is armed with blinding speed, which manifests itself in 3 seperate powers. His

Hyper Speed

allows him to strike first, catching his foes by surprise, while his

Blur

maneuver allows him to evade attacks with an overwhelming offense. His newest ability,

Sneak Attack

rewards his sneakiness with double damage, assuming he isn't spotted. James Tau works well on his own, flitting around the battlefield, sniping unassuming targets.

Josephine Bateman

's powers are all magic-based, making her the resident sorceress. She can deflect all attacks directed at her with her

Spectral Mirrors

and copy other powers with her

Lancet

ability. Most recently, she's learned the

Polymorph

spell which allows her to weaken or strengthen any target, but requires time to cast. Overall, Josephine is one of the most adaptable DHIs, fully capable of defending herself while still providing support or adapting to any situation with a borrowed power.

Andrew Brown

's powers are not showy or immediately obvious. They are the subtle machinations of the mind. Andrew's

Telepathy

allows him to access the inner thoughts of his foes, and know what they will do even before they themselves know. His

Pinpoint Intuition

allows him to shut down an attack or defense before it even starts by correctly guessing the amount of energy spent on the action. This alone is a deadly combination but with his latest technique, the

Mental Barb

, he can cut off an opponent from the source of their powers. Without a doubt, Andrew Brown is the DHIs' best source for reconnaissance and subterfuge.

Bob Kaddidle

is the team's personified hope and optimism. His

Aura of Hope

lends him the power to fight tirelessly, gaining strength from those who fight alongside him. His

Healing Touch

is a boon to all those who are downtrodden and his newest gift, the

Golden Seal

rebukes an darkened soul into inaction. Bob Kaddidle remains strong for as long as his team does, and serves the DHIs well on the front lines and as medic.

Amelia Eagle

is quickly becoming a powerhouse. Armed with

Herculean Strength

, her attacks hit hard while her

Mighty Beast

trait lets her shrug off half of the damage she might sustain through sheer guts. Get on her wrong side, and you'll face her

Fury

which multiplies her Attack, especially when she's been ganged up on. Her

Quad Damage

power doubles the strength of her allies temporarily in the heat of battle. Without question, Amelia Eagle is a fearsome raptor, tearing apart the waves of enemies that have the poor luck to face her.

Sakura Matserugi

's

Sonic Boom

seems like a whole lot of ruckus for such little effect, but it in fact is an impressive defensive ability. Without expending any energy of her own, Sakura is able to punish anyone who would seek to hurt her. Couple that with the

Echo

and she has gained a free, recurring nightmare of an attack. With those abilities, she has plenty left over to assist with any assault or to pump into her

Sonic Melody

, which raises her entire team's defense. Sakura is most effective when under fire, making her an asset should the team ever need to go on the defensive and stall for time while formulating a plan. Don't worry about a thing while Sakura's got your back.

Takin Aikoro

is not a giver, he is a taker. He takes away the ability to move with

Immobilize

. He steals an opponent's defense with

Thief

, simultaneously leaving them wide open and keeping himself safe. With his newest ability,

Dispel

he removes any dirty advantage his opponent may have by clearing away harmful status effects from friends and banishing his foes' emboldening buffs. Takin Aikoro is designed for strategic warfare, planning each move in advance so the results are always how Takin wants them.

Joshua Robespierre

does not play in the realm of physical attacks. No, he plays mind games. His

Psychic Blast

strikes at his foes core, their mind, bypassing any mode of defense they may have had in place while his

Psionic Mirrors

place mess with any would-be assailant, weakening their attacks and strengthening his defense. His next Power is likely to be just as deceptive and manipulative. None are as cunning as Joshua Robespierre.

James Lee

* has a selection of energy attacks to unleash upon his foes. His

Confusion Ray

renders those caught in its path unable to think for themselves, deciding their actions and targets randomly. His

Blinding Ray

makes those who strike at him, thus making them ripe for the point-blank shot, temporarily unable to see, and therefore unable to attack. His

Epic Ray

is a super-charged particle beam that penetrates defenses, making it's damage unavoidable, even by reflection. James Lee works well firing off attacks from the rear, picking off enemies with the Epic Ray and scattering groups with the Confusion Ray.

*Because I cannot find a full list of this player's Power descriptions I am unable to guarantee accuracy in my summary.

Updated.
And yes, I agree that this is the best time for Amelia to initiate Quad Damage. If we need it again, I can always copy it.

[Josephine Bateman]

Excellent. This is a great opportunity for me to try out the spells that I've been holding onto for awhile.
James, Amelia and Bob: I'm going to use nearly all my energy casting Growth charms on you. They won't take effect until the next turn, but they'll double your energy. I'm also Lanceting Cerberus, which will not only let me know what powers it has, but let me pick one to (hopefully) defend myself with. Going for the Center Head first, so maybe you all want to knock that one around first. Definitely need to take out each head one-by-one, and then the body.
The Growth spell will last 2 turns, so I'll just keep casting it, perhaps supplementing with some other charms on the various heads, or whatever power I get from Cerby. Risky strategy, seeing as I've mostly dropped my defenses, so I'll hope for Bob's support if I take major damage.
Let's put this dog down.

[Josephine Bateman]

Mkay. I've just finished reading through the entire haunted house rumble. I think I'm caught up.

[Josephine Bateman]

The center head has this power:

Hyper Heat

- Spend 20 and target a foe. That opponent will be dealt 40 points of fire-based damage. All enemies who target you whilst using Hyper Heat will also be caught in its blast, receiving damage equal to that of your initial foe. If any combatant sustains damage due to this Power, they will be inflicted with the Status Ailment Hyper Burn.

[Josephine Bateman]

I'm afraid you're not involved in this one.
Bob - ani
Amelia - cayke
Josephine - me
James - mafiassk
guardian mooks/goofs - kloud
misbehaving doggy - doesn't matter, it's puppy chow...

[Josephine Bateman]

Grrrrrrrrrrrl POWAAAAA!

[Josephine Bateman]

I think 'the body' isn't attackable. It just represents the combined energies of the heads. For refernce see the Kindom Hearts Cerberus battle -- you were only able to attack the heads.
EDIT: Goddamn, Mordecai, you put me on ice there. Nice ninja.

[Josephine Bateman]

EDIT: Goddamn, Mordecai, you put me on ice there. Nice ninja.

I hope to provide this service in future, too.

Also, that was my pun.

Face it; being put on ice has melted your edge. You're just not as cool.

Me? I'll always be this charming.

[Josephine Bateman]

Touché. I'm rather hexed as to why you must give me the cold shoulder, it just withers me. I assure you that there isn't a soul here that I would cast such a thought upon. Please -- accept my humblest apologies. The mistake I made was horrific... monstrous... but shielded behind good intentions. Let down your icy wall, that we may trust each other again.
Your festering thoughts can only lead us to ruin.

[Josephine Bateman]

Aren't you the slick one? I admit, your repartée has dispelled my notions of distrust from you -- now, scouring your words, I cannot auger any maleviolence as I could at your entrance. I was mystified that I could have conjured up such a thought, with out rime or reason.
I would surely feint if I were to learn that you were not sinsere.

[Josephine Bateman]

ok, Cybele, sare you or are you not yet back completley?

I'm afraid that I'm still quite busy. The reason why I've posted in these two rumbles is because they are very low-demand games.
I can get away with about 10 minutes per round, and each round is at least a week long.
Otherwise, I'll try to keep following along with other MS affairs.

[Josephine Bateman]

So, who hasn't submitted?

[Josephine Bateman]

...
I am thoroughly disappointed...

[Josephine Bateman]

When will you finish?

[Josephine Bateman]

Well now, Mordecai... what can I possibly answer to that? I go above and beyond to help out my fellow DHIs, and all I receive in exchange are accusations and insults? You've hurt me deeply. I'm sure when you emerged from your long slumber, sporting two ferocious, wickedly-edged weapons and a new, dark outlook on life, no one treated you with such distrust. Why don't I deserve the same? Why the cold shoulder?

[Josephine Bateman]

Well, won't you have something to tell the grandkids?
Very well. One of my powers, as of yet unrevealed, is called Arcane Cipher. It grants me an additional 20 energy to use for every magic-user ally in combat. It is because of the additional 4 energy I've received from the Cipher that I was able to cast the fourth spell. I actually hadn't realized that I had that energy until kloud reminded me.
If there was a reason I don't answer all of your questions, it may be because I don't fully trust you. It may also be because I believe there is a lot to be said in keeping a card up your sleeve, just in case.

[Josephine Bateman]

I never claimed to not trust

any

of the DHIs, just you. Perhaps you're familiar with TvTropes? These will help illuminate what I mean. Simply put, you're arrival seems too good to be true, and every team-up has one...
On to my power: I fail to see why the name is "out of place", so I cannot argue with you there. Perhaps if you were to be more specific, I could give you my take on it. As for whether it should be revealed, or whether it requires other powers to be revealed to work, I can comment.
First, unlike active powers, passive powers are not always revealed immediately upon effect. Take Bob Kaddidle's first power; it wasn't revealed immediately, despite him using it so soon. We knew of its effect because he specifically told us.
As for identifying spellcasters, I think you may be misinterpreting it (or maybe I am). This is actually the first battle I've even had it take effect, so I'm walking on thin ice trying to describe its specifics, but basically, I get energy from Guardian Mage and Daffy, both obvious examples of spellcasters (note the giant sticks they carry with them, its also good to look out for silly, pointed hats).

[Josephine Bateman]

First, if the time you came back in relation to your comrades had anything to do with determining your guiltiness or innocence, then why would you single

me

out? I've never spent any time away from the other DHIs. I don't think the fact that you've remained by the other Elementals' sides means a thing in this, or only James Lee is suspect (for deserting his team in the first rumble, but who suspects him?).
My objection with you isn't that you are attacking me, but that you are attacking

any

DHI. It seems you're the only one to not have learned that this kind of in-fighting is disastrous for our team -- just look at what happened to Andrew Brown.
As for your accusations about my role in that affair, while I cannot -- and certainly

will not

--refute my involvement, in fact I

volunteered

that information, I do not claim any major role in it, so why do

you

single

me

out? Why not Amelia Eagle, Bob Kaddidle, or James Lee (there's that name again)?
Simply put, I don't see why you've decided to spend all your scrutiny on me. I've admitted my deed, and paid for the blunder. But it is done, and now I only wish to continue our task without history repeating itself. Stop sowing seeds of suspicion and slander, and we might avoid further disaster.

[Josephine Bateman]

If I had the time, I'd have set myself down and drawn up some of these battle scenes. Alas, I am lazy and overworked as is.
Kyriake, you should tell me of your ordeal in the afterlife. It sounds like quite the odyssey.

[Josephine Bateman]

I don't have the time for Tengaged. I don't have the time for pretty much anything...

In fact, I don't even have the time to plan the games I was going to run on my return...

I'm even starting to contemplate whether I ought to even bother to return here... maybe I'll find somewhere else, and invite my closest friends...?

*sigh*
I'll preorder a ticket then.

[Josephine Bateman]

Mmmm... using my copied power on the center head, and attacking each of the side heads. (that adds up to 110), and I'm going to defend against that nightmare eruption attack (150), and put up a mirror and defend with the rest.
Submitted.

[Josephine Bateman]

I thought you didn't like him much. Absence made the heart grow fond?

[Josephine Bateman]

I thought you didn't like him much. Absence made the heart grow fond?

Even though is a twat Cyb, He's the original twat (kindasorta)

...and you wonder why he left.
Hey, ani: please come back so we can keep calling you a twat.

[Josephine Bateman]

I FIND THIS TWIST GOOD

Better than some of the other twists?

[Josephine Bateman]

I missed you.

[Josephine Bateman]

Dibs on the drawbridge.

[Josephine Bateman]

I think you should come back me up at the drawbridge, Kyriake.

[Josephine Bateman]

Main question I have is...should we spread out, or concentrate in a few areas?

And, if we're going with real battles, I'd probably be on the outer walls.

There's a limit to 3 per area.

[Josephine Bateman]

Join myself and (hopefully) Kyriake. We'll make sure no fiends pass through the front gate.

[Josephine Bateman]

So many areas will be undefended... Nine, at the current count. Perhaps we should limit each area to 2 DHIs?
I could defend another area, to help spread us out, if anyone else thinks that's a good idea...
PS- New sig... looking for an avatar to match. It's from this disturbing little book I'm reading, The Physiognomy, and the full quote makes me shudder...

[Josephine Bateman]

Looking at the list, it looks like

Mordecai,

Heather and Nemesis haven't taken up their positions yet.
Can we decide as a group where to place them?

[Josephine Bateman]

We need someone to help James in the Courtyard. Also, maybe we could have someone in the tower(s)?

[Josephine Bateman]

Death from ABOOOOOOVE!!!

[Josephine Bateman]

It feels good to be the best.